Another long holiday weekend.  Lucky for us, we have the Weekend Update to keep us company.  This time around, MiceChat's team of "Photographers, Gossips, and Spies" take us to the corners of the earth.  But don't worry, they always bring us back home again.     This week, MiceChatter Greg L gives us the final installment of his European theme park tour with Europa park.  Hollywood 1939 takes us on an a journey through liquid space with a detailed photo tour of Disneyland's Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. TDLFAN pops on his wings and takes us first to the most relaxed place on earth - Hawaii, then jets us to the most beautiful of all the Magic Kingdom parks, Disneyland Paris.  And the dynamic duo of SummerInFL and Denise "Nbodyhome" Preskitt of Mousesteps.com [1] give us the World - the Disney World - with photos of the new StormStruck Severe Weather Replicator at Epcot, Halloween preparation at the Magic Kingdom, and resort construction from the Animal Kingdom Lodge, Contemporary Resort, and Caribbean Beach Resort.  And that's just the beginning of the wonderful world as brought to you by the Weekend Update crew.  [2] See all the amazing pictures and commentary HERE from the Disney resorts, theme parks, and vacation locations around the word - jump on in, the weekend is fine.   [3] _______________________________ Do you love MiceChat? Get our daily Email update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [4] _______________________________ [1] http://www.mousesteps.com [2] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=654 [3] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [4] http://www.feedburner.com

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Our Dateline Disneyland blog chronicles the beginnings of Halloween at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. While the main park decorations have yet to appear and won't be fully in place until October 3rd, Signs are going up and merchandise is moving in. In addition to the costumes, t-shirts, antenna balls, and hats, this year's Halloween collection also contains some nice (and affordable) collectibles. As he always does so well, Andy details all the little changes at the parks and adds some of his favorite shots of the park as well. BOO! The entire Dateline Disneyland Blog post can be read HERE [1] [2] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [3] _______________________________ [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=656 [2] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [3] http://www.feedburner.com

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If there is one thing that I love, it is photos of an abandoned amusement park. This week, the MiceChat Roundup Crew is featuring OFTEric's [1] pictures of the abandoned Splendid China amusement park in Central Florida. They also remind you not to miss the upcoming Gumball Rally at Disney World Florida [2]. TDLFAN has found more 25th anniversary info for the Tokyo Disney Resort. Find out what villainy is in store for the Halloween season, and where Indiana Jones merchandise will appear next. It seems that Disneyland Paris is finally filling its hotels to capacity. As a result, more hotels may finally be on the way. Disney and the Anaheim Garden Walk are making a big announcement in mid October and MiceChatters are wondering if it will be the announcement of Disney Hotels at the property or possibly a Disney purchase of the entire complex. Miley Cyrus [3] wants you to pay $250 to attend her sweet sixteen birthday at Disneyland. As always, there are dozens of Trip reports from Disney and other theme parks and vacation locations around the world. Dive on in to the MiceChat weekly roundup of Disney news, rumor, discussion, and trip reports HERE [4]. [1] http://www.orlandofuntickets.com/ [2] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/gumball_rally_wdw_edition_oct-101198.html [3] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/miley_cyrus_wants_you_pay-102565.html [4] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc082708a.htm

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David has a huge update for us regarding Miley Cyrus and the advertising campaign which will finally put the years of a million dreams to rest. Labor Day weekend promises to be busy with holiday crowds and a Disneyland half-marathon. Ariel has been ejected from her clam shell home to make room for Tinkerbell. Plus Wild Rivers, Sea World, and Universal Studios Hollywood updates. Don't miss this comprehensive update of all the news and rumors for Disneyland, theme park, and vacation spots throughout the Southern California area HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=638

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The Weekend Update gets ready for 'Back To School' by putting together a collection of photos that will make you want to skip school and hop on the next plane out of town. This week, Greg L. shares some photos from Efteling park in the Netherlands, JediMasterMatt offers more of his stunning images from Walt Disney World, Jack hollywood1939 Wixom takes us on a tour of Disneyland's Splash Mountain and sir clinksalot takes us to Vegas! Don't miss all of the Disney and vacation photos from the US and around the world HERE [1] [2] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [3] _______________________________ [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=612 [2] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [3] http://www.feedburner.com

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Andy's back with another fun-filled Dateline Disneyland update. See all the new happenings around the resort, and check out the changes to Casey Jr.'s ride vehicles, the new stars on Anaheim's "Walk of Stars", and Andy's signature pictures from walks around the park. It's all waiting for you in today's Dateline Disneyland update. View: Today's Dateline Disneyland [1] [2] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [3] _______________________________ [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=630 [2] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [3] http://www.feedburner.com

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Don't have time to keep up with everything that's new in the Disney universe? Don't worry, the MiceChat Roundup Crew will keep you in the loop with their weekly summary of the top news, rumors, and discussions. This week, rumored Electrical Parade updates and another new Monorail in California. Tinkerbell and friends on their way to Florida and a possible 5th gate. Also, trip reports and memories of Kaui, Sea World Orlando, and Marineland. And much more. Dive on in to MiceChat's weekly digest of Disney and Theme Park news from around the world HERE [1] [1] http://miceage.micechat.com/mc/mc082008a.htm

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Last week saw the arrival of Monorail Orange, the last of the new fleet of Monorails for the Disneyland Resort. While wrapped pieces were placed on the beam, it will be many weeks before we see her in operation. The famous goat of Big Thunder Mountain has returned to the attraction. In sad news, the fine dining Vineyard Room at Disney's California Adventure Park is closing soon. Read all of the news from David Michael and his Monday in the Parks Blog HERE [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=614

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Stunning.  That is the only way to describe this week's photos.  The collection of Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tampa Florida pictures are fantastic. It is shots like this that have us all looking forward to the weekend: Don't miss a single beautiful shot.  Click HERE for this weekend's collection of Disney and travel photos from around the world. [1] [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=600

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Disneyland is rolling out the Halloween merchandise, and Dateline Disneyland reports that it is a bigger collection than in past years. Department 56 is in the process of being divided. The newly freed up space will be available for a new store. California Adventure is in the process of building a new preview center which should be open in mid September. See all of the photos and news in this week's Dateline Disneyland HERE [1] [2] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [3] _______________________________ [1] http://micechat.com/forums/blog.php?b=601 [2] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [3] http://www.feedburner.com

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A long awaited visitor has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, Monorail Orange. Resident Disneyland expert David Michael has captured the arrival of the newest in the fleet of Disneyland Monorails, Monorail Orange.  She is wrapped in white plastic and sitting in pieces in a parking lot.  But soon enough she should be up on the beam and transporting guests. We are still waiting to hear if operational problems with Monorail Red, particularly air conditioning, have been corrected for this newest monorail.  We should have more information for you soon. Additional pictures are available HERE [1] [1] http://miceage.micechat.com/davidmichael/dm081408a.htm

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Al Lutz [1] is reporting that Anne Hamburger will be leaving Disney, where she has headed the entertainment department as Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Creative Entertainment.  Hired during the Paul Pressler era, Ms. Hamburger's first assignment was to revamp the horrid "Steps in Time" production which opened with Disney's California Adventure park in the Hyperion Theater. Though her fixes reportedly cost millions, the show did not last and was quickly replaced with a touring production of "Blast," until she was able to complete the work on the replacement show "Aladdin a New Musical." As the artistic director of Disney  entertainment, Ms. Hamburger was responsible for all major shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars at all of the Disney parks and on the cruise ships.   It was a broad role which paced Ms. Hamburger as producer and artistic adviser in nearly all of Disney's theatrical productions.  While her production values were very high, her artistic sensibilities did not always jive with what guests expected to see in the Disney parks. Ms. Hamburger did have a following of devoted fans. For many years, her Aladdin and Snow White productions (at California Adventure and Disneyland respectively) successfully filled theaters and had many loyal regulars.  Her Nemo Musical at Disney's Animal Kingdom was a smash success, and many of her cruise ship and foreign park productions were also considered critical successes.  Recently, she was reported to have been pitching a Narnia production for the space currently occupied by the Muppets at Disney's California Adventure. The changing of the guard in the Entertainment department at Disney will no doubt allow for a refocusing on the type and tone of entertainment offered in the parks and cruise line in the immediate future.  Such major changes at Disney are usually followed by additional staff changes, department reshuffling, and policy changes. Steve Davison, a Disney fan favorite for his fireworks spectaculars and Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay, is the current Creative Director for Walt Disney Creative Entertainment and was an immediate subordinate of Ms. Hamburger.  He is surely capable of continuing the work of the department until final changes have been made. Mr. Lutz has started a discussion on the MiceChat forums HERE. [2] [3] _______________________________ Join the MiceChat Daily Email Update - Enter your email address Here: Delivered by FeedBurner [4] _______________________________ [1] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/8_14_anne_hamburger_exit-102080.html [2] http://micechat.com/forums/showthread.php/8_14_anne_hamburger_exit-102080.html [3] http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php [4] http://www.feedburner.com

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